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Charter Commission Minutes April 3, 1986 Present: D. Dobrick, F. Beltz, J. Gilbert, M. Bolden, J. I~1cGree, W. Hartman, M. Hovgaard, J. Johnson and C. Caturia Absent: S. Avent kttorney: ~~. Herbst The meeting was called to order b,y C. Caturia at the American Legion Club- rooms on kpril 3, 1986 at '7:30 pm. A. Herbst passed additional information with changes from the mailed in#'orma.tion. A. Herbst stated that any Charter changes should be presented to the Council by the first of May. It was suggested that the Commission vote an each ammendment and when each is approved an affidavit must be signed and dated by thane voting with the majority. A. Herbst lead us through the proposed changes. Item #1 Cif Council: At the previous Commission meeting A. Herbst was directed to eliminate the ward system. Through discussion instituted by W. Hartman the elimination of the ward system would not work in Hastings. The matter was debated with the following action taking place. D. Dobrick moved to rescind the previous motion on the elimination of wards and council persons elected at-large. W. Hartman seconding. vote was 5-¢ -- motion passed and carried, Dick Dobrick moved to re-do language - wards put back -- 3,02 drafted taking out °beginning in 1989 -- and whatever changes are necessary. Four caucilpersons -- 1 per ward and two at large elected in 1986 for four years. W, Hartman seconding. Discussion -- those who terms end in January 1987 and seats will ee eliminated but can be elected a-~ large. J. Gilbert -- if we could offer 3 proposals: all-at-large -- 1 per ward and two at-large and keeping the present system. It was determined by offering 3 proposals we could not get a 51/ vote. The vote was 5--4. Motion was passed and carried. Item ~2 N~ayor Section 3.025 In analysing Sec. 3.025 it was determined that the following be eliminated -- but shall relinc}uish the chair when advocating a position adding -- likew~~.se the mayor presides, may make motions and second. Additional language -- preside at all meetings shall be a full-fledged participating member of council. J. Johnsazz moved to accept Sec. 3.025 and 3.07 with the above corrections.